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  1. Vinmax

    Carb Rebuild

    Those Trapps are not welded to the bikes pipes. The weld you see (the black painted weld) is stock on the Vmax. The Trapps are just slip-fitted to those pipes, and when installed they expose the Yamaha factory weld like you see. The stock system has this kind of chrome cover on the rear pipe...
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    1st Gen V-Max My 2001 VMax

    Thanks, I do love 'em. I got them years ago. Here's some links that may help; http://www.v-max-f-maerz.de/vmaxkatalog/220/230a_en.html http://www.v-max-f-maerz.de/
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    Is V-Max value as a "classic" affected by common mods?

    I have that May '85 issue of Cycle. I'll never give up that mag :) Makes me fall in love with my bike again each time I go to the basement to look at that mag and read through what people first thought of that 'Goliath.'
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    Is the "Furber" fix really worth it??

    Don't forget about the swingarm bearings and torque. 75mph for a Vmax is nothing. If you get the front sorted, don't forget the rear. And good tires of course. You'll never worry about 75mph again. Something radically wrong if you feel loss of control at a bit more than that speed.
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    Exhaust downpipes

    I heard that it was just the outlet cans and not the headers. Then Yamaha made them slightly more restrictive for noise compliance after the '85 model year, but also upped the Vboost butterflies by 2mm.
  6. Vinmax

    OEM Carbs? Post your setup

    KJShover asked years ago if I'm running a Venture rear...... *No, I'm not running a Venture rear on this setup. Bike has 47,000+ miles on it now. Still running strong. I generally use 85 or 87 octane Colorado pump fuel.
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    Cylinder Head Build Up

    I wouldn't mind hearing about the Factory Pro HD emulsion tubes and your review of them when you get them installed. I've had a set for a while now and have not put them in yet. Love to know if it's worth it. Vinnie
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    1st Gen V-Max My 2001 VMax

    Great lookin' bike. Have a fantastic time with it. I have a 2001 that just rolled over 47,000 miles. I'm running Superbike bend bars (I think from Bike Master or something) and they're great. I had some Spiegler low rise bars for years, but they were a bit too wide and low for my liking. I just...
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    Covid problem solved

    You are not selfish, entitled, or wrong by any means. You've taken measures to gain better control over your life and are SMART. Guys are not taught this in school and the gov't doesn't want them taught this either. The gov't does not want to take care of women not willing to work and provide...
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    Vmax exhaust pops

    Moving to a higher elevation (thinner air) will richen the mixture out a bit, not make it lean out. Vinnie
  11. Vinmax

    Gen1 Anti Theft Device

    Good catch.................. at first I didn't even see a damn tiger in the picture ;) 1st: sees bike 2nd: sees girl 3rd: now, I see the tiger (and its eyes),,,, LOL
  12. Vinmax

    Cracked threads in center hub

    There's a perfectly good explanation of how that engine got to looking like that; :eek:
  13. Vinmax

    Death wobble

    Carson's son car accident in '91: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1991-06-25-me-1322-story.html https://news.amomama.com/154952-heres-how-johnny-carson-lost-his-son-ric.html
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    Anyone tried the METZELER ME888 MARATHON ULTRA?

    Digging up an old thread here and providing an update: I've put almost 6000 miles on that Z8 and the Ultra ME888 I spoke about above. Both tires are now near their limit, tread thickness-wise. Few obervations; -Z8 still handles well and is not squared off. -Z8 gave me confidence throughout...
  15. Vinmax

    Wheel and frame straightening

    Gotcha........... and I'm really very sorry about your friend. That looks like it must have been a terrible accident.
  16. Vinmax

    Wheel and frame straightening

    First of all, I have to say 'What on earth man! What on friggin' earth happened to that wheel,,,,,,, and are you ok???' Second thing is; 'Damn,,,,,,,,, incredible work! Amazing!' Third thing is; 'Did the guy that did that amazing work on the wheel paint the balancing weights that were already...
  17. Vinmax

    Shinko manufacturing video

    Oh, that's ok. If you don't have a basement but you're good wtih a knife, you can just remake your tires and not need to make new ones; :eek:
  18. Vinmax

    Tires to old?

    Good read: https://www.consumerreports.org/tire-buying-maintenance/should-you-use-nitrogen-in-car-tires-a6260003694/
  19. Vinmax

    Riding Glove Recommendation

    https://www.cyclegear.com/gear/bilt-max-speed-leather-gloves Cheap and pretty good. I have a Cycle Gear shop a few miles from me so I can get some good low cost stuff right in town.
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